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COLOR CHORDS 7 ASTRO ® XTS 2500 & XTS 2500I Model 1 User Guide TM TM 6816978H01.book Page 1 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM ASTRO® XTS™ 2500 / XTS™ 2500I Digital Portable Radio, Model I Quick Reference Card Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF C a u t i o n Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. ! ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. 3-Position 16-Position Rotary Switch Select Knob ______ On/Off/ Volume Knob Top Button _______ Top Side Button _______ Speaker/Mic PTT Button Side Button 1 _______ Radio On/Off 1 On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise. 2 Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise. When dispatcher’s acknowledgment is received, you hear four tones; alarm ends; radio exits emergency. Send Silent Emergency Alarm Zones/Channels 1 Zone - Move Zone switch to desired zone. 2 Channel - Turn Channel Selector switch to desired channel. 1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You see no LED; you hear no tone. 2 Press PTT. 3 Alarm continues until you exit by: • Press and hold Emergency button for one second OR • Press and release PTT. Receive/Transmit 1 Radio on and select zone/channel. 2 Listen for a transmission. OR Press and hold Volume Set button. Release Volume Set button. OR Press Monitor button and listen for activity. 3 Adjust volume, if necessary. 4 Press and hold PTT to transmit; release to listen. Side Button 2 _______ Send Emergency Alarm 1 Write your radio’s programmed features on the dotted lines. 2 Radio on and press Emergency button. You see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched tone. Send Emergency Call 1 Radio on and press Emergency button. A short, medium-pitched tone sounds. 2 Press and hold PTT. Announce your emergency into the microphone. 3 Release PTT to end call. 4 Press and hold Emergency button for one second to exit. 6816978H01.book Page 2 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM 6816978H01.book Page i Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. Address: 1301 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 USA Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a) Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I i 6816978H01.book Page ii Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product C a u t i o n Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. ! ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverseengineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. ii 6816978H01.book Page iii Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Documentation Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola. Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I iii 6816978H01.book Page iv Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Notes iv 6816978H01.book Page v Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Contents Declaration of Conformity ................................................................... i Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. ii Computer Software Copyrights ......................................................... ii Documentation Copyrights ................................................................iii Disclaimer .........................................................................................iii General Radio Operation .............................................. 1 Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1 Additional Performance Enhancement ............................................. 2 Dynamic System Resilience (DSR) ............................................ 2 XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I Radio ............................................... 3 Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I Radio ....... 4 Programmable Features ................................................................... 5 LED Indicators .................................................................................. 6 Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 7 Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 10 Battery ...................................................................................... 10 Antenna .................................................................................... 12 Belt Clip .................................................................................... 13 Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 14 Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 14 Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 14 Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 15 Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 15 Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 15 Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 16 Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 16 Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 16 Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 17 Select a Zone ........................................................................... 17 Select a Channel ..................................................................... 17 Mode Select Button .................................................................. 18 Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 19 Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 19 Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 20 Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 21 Conventional Mode Operation .................................................. 22 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I v 6816978H01.book Page vi Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Contents Common Radio Features ............................................ 23 Selectable Power Level ...................................................................23 Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................23 Analog Squelch .........................................................................23 PL Defeat .........................................................................................23 Time-out Timer ................................................................................24 Emergency ......................................................................................25 Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................26 Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................27 Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................27 Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................29 Lists .................................................................................................30 View a Scan List .......................................................................30 Edit a Scan List .........................................................................31 Scan ................................................................................................33 Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................33 Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................33 Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................34 Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................35 Answer a Phone Call ................................................................35 Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................36 Answer a Private Call ................................................................36 Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................37 Answer a Call Alert Page ..........................................................37 Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................38 Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................38 Special Radio Features ............................................... 39 Trunking System Controls ...............................................................39 Failsoft ......................................................................................39 Out-of-Range ............................................................................39 Site Lock ...................................................................................40 Site Change ..............................................................................40 Helpful Tips .................................................................. 41 Radio Care ......................................................................................41 Cleaning ....................................................................................41 Handling ....................................................................................41 vi 6816978H01.book Page vii Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Contents Service ............................................................................................ 42 Battery ............................................................................................. 43 Battery Life ............................................................................... 43 Charging the Battery ................................................................. 43 Battery Recycling and Disposal ...................................................... 44 Antenna ........................................................................................... 45 Radio Operating Frequencies ................................................... 45 Accessories ................................................................. 47 Antennas ......................................................................................... 47 Batteries .......................................................................................... 48 Carry Accessories ........................................................................... 48 Belt Clips .................................................................................. 48 Body-Worn ................................................................................ 48 Chargers ......................................................................................... 49 Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 49 Microphones, Remote Speaker ....................................................... 50 Surveillance Accessories ................................................................ 50 Adapters and Adapter Cable .................................................... 50 CommPort® Integrated Microphone/Receivers ........................ 50 Earpieces .................................................................................. 51 Headsets and Headset Accessories ......................................... 52 Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 52 Switches .......................................................................................... 52 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ........................................................................... 53 Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 53 Emergency Channel ................................................................. 53 Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 54 Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 54 Glossary ....................................................................... 57 Commercial Warranty ................................................. 61 Index ............................................................................. 67 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I vii 6816978H01.book Page viii Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Table 1: Channel Map Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio. Z1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6 viii 6816978H01.book Page 1 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Notations Used in This Manual You will notice the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and Note throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed. ! An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed. ! An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed. WARNING Caution Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is essential to emphasize. The following special notations identify certain items: Example Description Top button Buttons are shown in bold print. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 1 6816978H01.book Page 2 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Additional Performance Enhancement The following is one of the latest creations designed to enhance the security, quality and efficiency of your radio. Dynamic System Resilience (DSR) DSR ensures the radio system is seamlessly switched to a backup master site dynamically in case of system failure. DSR also provides additional indication e.g. failure detection, fault recovery, and redundancy within the system to address to the user in need. Mechanisms related to the Integrated Voice and Data (IV & D) or data centric are all supported by DSR. 2 6816978H01.book Page 3 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I Radio 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 3 6816978H01.book Page 4 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I Radio 1 2 Item Antenna Page 12 8 Item On/Off/Volume Control Knob Microphone – 9 3 Top Button (programmable) LED 6 4 Speaker – 5 Universal Connector 14 6 16-Position Knob (programmable) 3-Position Concentric Switch (programmable) – 10 Top Side (Select) Button (programmable) 11 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 12 Side Button 1 (programmable) 13 Side Button 2 (programmable) 14 Battery 7 4 – Page 16 – – – – – 10 6816978H01.book Page 5 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Programmable Features The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features. The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page numbers where these features can be found, are listed below. Table 1: Programmable Features Feature Page Feature Page Call Response 35 Repeater/Direct 38 Channel Selection 17 Scan On/Off 33 Dynamic Priority 34 Site Lock/Unlock 40 Emergency 25 Site Search 40 Monitor 21 Transmit Power Level 23 Nuisance Delete 33 Volume Set 20 Phone 35 Zone Selection 17 PL Defeat 23 – – Any references in this manual to controls that are “preprogrammed” means that a qualified radio technician must use the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a control. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 5 6816978H01.book Page 6 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation LED Indicators Table 2: LED Indicators This LED Color: indicates: RED (Illuminated) Transmitting RED (Blinking) • Channel Busy OR • Low Battery (lights while transmitting) GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call GREEN (Blinking) Scan is Activated 6 6816978H01.book Page 7 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions. Table 3: Alert Tones You hear: Tone Name Invalid KeyPress Radio Self-Test Short, Failed Low-Pitched Reject Tone Long, Low-Pitched Tone A Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone) Heard: when the wrong key is pressed. when the radio fails the power-up self test. when an unauthorized request is made. Time-Out Timer Warning four seconds before time out. No ACK Received when the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. Time-Out Timer Timed Out after time out. Talk Prohibit/ PTT Inhibit when the PTT button is pressed, and transmissions are prevented. Out-of-Range when the PTT button is pressed, but the radio is out of range of the system. Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an unprogrammed channel. Individual Call Warning Tone when the radio is in Individual Call without any activity for more than 6 seconds. Busy when the system is busy. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 7 6816978H01.book Page 8 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: Valid Key-Press when the correct key is pressed. Radio Self-Test Pass Short, MediumPitched Tone Long, MediumPitched Tone A Group of MediumPitched Tones 8 when the radio passes its powerup self-test. Priority Channel when activity on a priority channel Received is received. Emergency Alarm Entry when entering the emergency state. Central Echo when the central controller has received a request from a radio. Volume Set when volume changed on a quiet channel. Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency state. Failsoft when the trunking system fails. Automatic Call Back when the voice channel is available from the previous request. Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT button) verifies the system is accepting transmissions. Console Acknowledge when a status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request acknowledgment is received. Received Individual Call when a Call Alert, or Private Conversation Call is received. 6816978H01.book Page 9 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: Scan Alert On A Group of Low Pitched Tones followed by a group of High Pitched Tones when the Scan feature is activated through the preprogrammed button or 3-Position Rotary Switch Scan Alert Off A Group of High Pitched Tones followed by a group of Low Pitched Tones when the Scan feature is deactivated through the preprogrammed button or 3-Position Rotary Switch Short, HighPitched Tone (Chirp) Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the preset threshold value. Ringing Phone Call Received when a landline phone call is received. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 9 6816978H01.book Page 10 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Standard Accessories Battery ! WARNING To avoid a possible explosion: • DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous atmosphere”. • DO NOT discard batteries in a fire. Charge the Battery The Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance. For a list of Motorola approved batteries available for use with your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I radio, see “Batteries” on page 48. Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Battery Charger To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without radio, in a Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of chargers, see “Chargers” on page 49. 10 6816978H01.book Page 11 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Attach the Battery 1 With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio. 2 Press the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place. Remove the Battery 1 With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of the battery. 2 Pull the top of the battery away from the radio. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 11 6816978H01.book Page 12 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding other available antennas, see page 47. Attach the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. Remove the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it. 12 6816978H01.book Page 13 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 2 Press the belt clip downward until you clear a “click.” Remove the Belt Clip 1 Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 13 6816978H01.book Page 14 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Universal Connector Cover The universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio. Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use. Remove the Connector Cover 1 Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector. 2 Hold the top of the cover with your thumb while you pry the bottom of the cover away from the radio with the screwdriver. Attach the Connector Cover 1 Insert the hooked end of the cover into the top of the connector. Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it into the slot. 2 Press the cover’s lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place. 14 6816978H01.book Page 15 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter The Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the back of the radio, just above the battery. It must be used to connect the RSM accessories (see page 50) to the radio. If the RSM is not used, the adapter should be removed. Remove the Adapter Lift the larger side (below the antenna port) of the adapter away from the radio using your finger. If you cannot easily remove the adapter with your finger, use a small, flat blade screwdriver to pry the larger end side of the adapter away from the radio. Attach the Adapter 1 With the Motorola side of the adapter facing out, snap the smaller end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the On/Off Volume Control Knob. 2 Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the antenna port. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 15 6816978H01.book Page 16 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. • If the test is successful, you hear a mediumpitched tone. • If the test is unsuccessful, you hear a low-pitched tone. Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on. Turn the Radio Off Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks. 16 6816978H01.book Page 17 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Zones and Channels A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should select the zone. Select a Zone 1 If a control on your radio has been preprogrammed as the Zone switch, move the Zone switch to the position for the zone you want. 2 If the zone you selected is unprogrammed, you hear a long, medium-pitched tone until you select a programmed zone. • Long, medium-pitched tone • Long, medium-pitched tone Select a Channel 1 After you selected the zone you want, turn the preprogrammed Channel Selector switch to the desired channel. 2 If the channel you selected is unprogrammed, you hear a long, medium-pitched tone until you select a programmed channel. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 17 6816978H01.book Page 18 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Mode Select Button This feature lets you program the current zone and channel to a Mode Select button with a long press on the Mode Select button. After the buttons are programmed, you can return to the preprogrammed zone and channel with a short press on the programmed Mode Select button. The buttons that are assigned for this feature are labeled in the following picture. Top Button Top Side Button Side Button 1 Side Button 2 18 6816978H01.book Page 19 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Receive / Transmit Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the “noise” from the signal and allowing only the clear voice or data information to be heard. This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a channel for traffic before keying-up to send a transmission. Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. 2 Listen for a transmission. 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5 Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 19 6816978H01.book Page 20 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 16 and Zones and Channels, page 17. 2 Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone. 3 Release the Volume Set button. 4 Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. 5 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. LED lights RED while transmitting. 6 Release the PTT button to receive (listen). 20 6816978H01.book Page 21 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. 2 Press the Monitor button and listen for activity. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5 Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 21 6816978H01.book Page 22 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM General Radio Operation Conventional Mode Operation Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls. 1 Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. 2 Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation. (The duration of the button press is programmable.) 3 Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button, to return to the original squelch setting. Note: If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you will hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button. 22 6816978H01.book Page 23 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Selectable Power Level This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will transmit. The radio will always turn on to the preprogrammed default setting. This feature must be programmed by a qualified radio technician. • Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power. • Select HIGH for longer transmitting distance. Place the preprogrammed Transmit Power Level switch in the high-power or low-power position. Note: The default setting returns when you turn the radio off and on. Conventional Squelch Options Analog Squelch Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel. When in... this condition occurs: Carrier squelch You hear all traffic on a channel. PL, DPL The radio responds only to your messages. PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be programmed to a channel. Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The radio is muted if no activity is present. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 23 6816978H01.book Page 24 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Time-out Timer The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75 minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician. 1 2 3 24 Hold down the PTT longer than the programmed time. You will hear a short, lowpitched warning tone, the transmission is cut-off, and the LED will go out until you release the PTT. • Short warning tone • Transmission is cut-off • LED goes out Release the PTT button. • LED re-lights • Timer resets • Timer restarts • RED LED Press the PTT to re-transmit. Time-out timer restarts. 6816978H01.book Page 25 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Emergency If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. Your radio can be programmed for the following: • Emergency Alarm • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call • Silent Emergency Alarm • Emergency Call Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 25 6816978H01.book Page 26 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Send an Emergency Alarm An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the emergency. 1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The red LED lights, and you hear a short, medium-pitched tone. • Red LED • Short tone Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. 2 When you receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, you hear four tones, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode. • Four tones • Alarm ends • Radio exits emergency If no acknowledgement is received, the alarm ends and the radio exits the emergency mode. • Alarm ends • Radio exits emergency Note: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, or if you press the PTT button while in Emergency Alarm. Go to step 2 of “Send an Emergency Call” on page 27. 26 6816978H01.book Page 27 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Send a Silent Emergency Alarm 1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The LED does not light, and you hear no tones. • LED does not light • No tones Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. 2 The silent emergency state continues until you: Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state. • OR Press and release the PTT button to exit silent emergency and enter regular dispatch or emergency call. Press and hold Emergency button OR • Press and release the PTT button Send an Emergency Call An Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio priority access to channels. 1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. A short, mediumpitched tone sounds. • Short tone Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button. 2 Press and hold the PTT button and announce your emergency into the microphone. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 27 6816978H01.book Page 28 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features 3 Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher. 4 Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit emergency. The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the following: Using this operation: means you will talk... 1. Tactical/Non-Revert on the channel you selected before you entered the emergency state. 2. Non-Tactical/Revert on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent to this same channel. Note: For ALL Emergency signals: • You can change channels while in Emergency operation if the new channel is also programmed for Emergency. The emergency alarm or call continues on the new channel. • If the new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency, an invalid tone sounds until you exit the Emergency state or change to a channel programmed for emergency. 28 6816978H01.book Page 29 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Emergency Keep-Alive With Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, if the radio is in the Emergency state, you cannot turn off the radio by using the On/Off Volume Control knob. With Keep-Alive, the radio will only exit the Emergency state using one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections (Emergency Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call). ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 29 6816978H01.book Page 30 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Lists View a Scan List You can view the status of members of one preselected scan list. 1 Select the zone/channel whose scan status you wish to view (see “Zones and Channels” on page 17). 2 Move the preprogrammed Scan List Programming switch to the “scan list programming” position. The LED’s color and condition indicates the status of the selected zone/channel. • Steady Green = a non-priority member of the scan list. • Steady Red = the priority 2 member of the scan list. • Blinking Red = the priority 1 member of the scan list. • Unlighted = not a member of the scan list. 3 Select additional zones/ channels as desired to view their scan status. 4 When finished, move the Scan List Programming switch away from the “scan list programming” position. 30 6816978H01.book Page 31 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Edit a Scan List You can add or change the priority status of members in one preselected scan list. 1 Select the zone/channel you wish to add or whose scan priority status you wish to change (see “Zones and Channels” on page 17). 2 Move the preprogrammed Scan List Programming switch to the Scan List Programming position. The LED’s color and condition indicates the status of the selected zone/channel. • Steady Green = a non-priority member of the scan list. • Steady Red = the priority 2 member of the scan list. • Blinking Red = the priority 1 member of the scan list. You will hear all traffic on the priority 1 channel, regardless of traffic on non-priority channels. • Unlighted = not a member of the scan list. Note: You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list. 3 Press the Select button (Top Side button) once to add the selected zone/channel to the scan list. AND/OR Press the Select button (Top Side button) one or more times to find the desired scan status. The last scan status shown is the one that is saved. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 31 6816978H01.book Page 32 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Note: In Scan List Programming mode, the Top Side button automatically becomes the Select button. This is only true while in Scan List Programming mode. The maximum number of members for a conventional scan list is 15. 4 Select additional zones/ channels as desired to add them or to change their scan status. 5 When finished, move the Scan List Programming switch away from the Scan List Programming position. 32 6816978H01.book Page 33 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Scan The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. The list must be preprogrammed by a qualified technician. Turn Scan On and Off Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch Place the Scan On/Off Switch in the “scan on” or “scan off” position. Delete a Nuisance Channel When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear (nuisance channel), you can temporarily delete the channel from the scan list. 1 When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button. Repeat this step to delete more channels. Note: You cannot delete priority channels or the designated transmit channel. 2 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list. To resume scanning the deleted channel, change channels or turn scan off and then back on again. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 33 6816978H01.book Page 34 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Conventional Scan Only Make a Dynamic Priority Change While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature lets you temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except the priorityone channel) to the priority-two channel. The replaced priority-two channel becomes a non-priority channel. This change remains in effect until scan is turned off, then scanning reverts back to the preprogrammed state. 1 When the radio is locked onto the channel to be designated as priority-two, press the preprogrammed Dynamic Priority button. Note: The priority-one channel cannot be changed to priority-two. 2 34 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list. To resume scanning the preprogrammed priority-two channel, you must leave and re-enter scan operation. 6816978H01.book Page 35 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) Use your radio to receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a radio. Answer a Phone Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button 1 When a phone call is received you hear telephone-type ringing and the LED blinks GREEN. 2 Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the call indicators begin. 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. 4 Press the Call Response button to hang up. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I • Telephone-type ringing • LED blinks GREEN 35 6816978H01.book Page 36 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Private Calls (Trunking Only) These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. Answer a Private Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button. 1 When a private call is received you hear two alert tones and the LED blinks GREEN. 2 Press the preprogrammed Call Response button within 20 seconds. 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. 4 Press the Call Response button to hang up. 36 • Two alert tones • LED blinks GREEN 6816978H01.book Page 37 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Call Alert Paging Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Answer a Call Alert Page 1 2 When a Call Alert Page is received, you hear four repeating alert tones and the LED blinks GREEN. • Four repeating tones • LED blinks GREEN Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 37 6816978H01.book Page 38 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Common Radio Features Repeater or Direct Operation Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are the same. REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are different. Select Repeater or Direct Operation Place the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct switch in Repeater or Direct position. 38 6816978H01.book Page 39 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Special Radio Features Trunking System Controls Failsoft The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation, and automatically switches to its failsoft channel. During failsoft operation: • Your radio transmits and receives in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency. • You hear a medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds. When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked operation. Out-of-Range If you go out of the range of the system, and can no longer lock onto a control channel, you hear a low-pitched tone. Your radio remains in this out-of-range condition until • It locks onto a control channel, • It locks onto a failsoft channel, or • It is turned off. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 39 6816978H01.book Page 40 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Special Radio Features Site Lock This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system. Lock or Unlock a Site Press the preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock button. • The site lock state changes. Site Change You can force your radio to change to a new site. Change the Current Site 1 Press and hold down the preprogrammed Site Search button to manually force the change to a new site. You hear a tone while the radio scans for a new site. • Tone sounds 2 When the radio finds a new site, the tone stops. • Tone stops 40 6816978H01.book Page 41 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Helpful Tips Radio Care Cleaning To clean the external surfaces of your radio: 1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution). 2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, shortbristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth. 3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease. ! Caution Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio housing. Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution. Handling • Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio. Never carry the radio by the antenna. • Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids. • Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits. • Do not disassemble the radio. • Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory has been disconnected. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 41 6816978H01.book Page 42 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Helpful Tips Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer. Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772. 42 6816978H01.book Page 43 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Helpful Tips Battery Battery Life Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last. For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharges 100% several times a day, will last fewer cycles than a battery that receives less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day. Further, a battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25% discharge, will last even longer. Charging the Battery Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger and vice-versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty. Motorola-authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other than the ones listed on page 48. The battery should be at about 77 °F (25 °C) (room temperature), whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50 ° F [10 °C]) may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95 °F [35 °C]) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated above. Battery Charge Status Your radio can indicate your battery’s charge status via LED indications and sounds: • you see the LED flash red when the PTT button is pressed, indicating low battery • you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone) ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 43 6816978H01.book Page 44 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Helpful Tips Battery Recycling and Disposal Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, NiCd batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in your area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program. For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-BATTERY. This internet site and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies. 44 6816978H01.book Page 45 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Helpful Tips Antenna Radio Operating Frequencies Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radio’s operating frequency. Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base. color The following antenna types are compatible with your radio: Approx. Length in. mm Insulator Color Code 8 203 RED VHF helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136 – 150.8 NAD6566 VHF helical 7 178 BLACK 150.8 – 162 NAD6567 VHF helical 6.5 165 BLUE 162 – 174 NAD6568 UHF helical 3.3 83 RED 380 – 435 NAE6546 UHF helical 3.1 78 GREEN 435 – 470 NAE6547 UHF helical 2.8 71 BLACK 470 – 520 NAE6548 UHF whip, wideband 5.2 133 GRAY 380 – 520 NAE6549 Antenna Type VHF whip ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I Frequency Range (MHz) Antenna Kit No. 136 – 174 NAD6563 45 6816978H01.book Page 46 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Helpful Tips Approx. Length in. mm Insulator Color Code 800 MHz whip, halfwave 7 178 RED 806 – 870 NAF5037 800 MHz dipole 8 200 RED 806 – 870 NAF5039 800 MHz stubby, quarterwave 3.4 85 WHITE 806 – 941 NAF5042 7 178 GREEN 764 – 870 NAF5080 Antenna Type 700/800 MHz whip 46 Frequency Range (MHz) Antenna Kit No. 6816978H01.book Page 47 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Accessories Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I portable two-way radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise Antennas NAD6563 VHF whip (136 – 174 MHz) NAD6566 VHF (136 – 150.8 MHz) NAD6567 VHF (150.8 – 162 MHz) NAD6568 VHF (162 – 174 MHz) NAE6546 UHF (380 – 435 MHz) NAE6547 UHF (435 – 470 MHz) NAE6548 UHF (470 – 520 MHz) NAE6549 UHF whip (380 – 520 MHz) NAF5037 800 MHz whip, halfwave (806 – 870 MHz) NAF5042 800 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806 – 941 MHz) NAF5080 700/800 MHz whip (762 – 870 MHz) ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 47 6816978H01.book Page 48 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Accessories Batteries NTN9815 NiCd high-capacity NTN9816 NiCd high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe * NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe, IMPRES * NiMH ultra-high-capacity, IMPRES * JedRay NiMH FM, Battery Immersible, IMPRES NTN9857 NTN9858 NNTN6263 * Batteries include an over-discharge protection circuit (similar to those in LiIon batteries) to extend life of batteries by preventing excessive battery discharge during customer use. Motorola strongly recommends charging these batteries with Motorola-approved IMPRES desktop charges programmed with version 3.4 of the IMPRES desktop charger software Carry Accessories Belt Clips HLN6853 Belt clip, 2 1/4 inch Body-Worn NNTN4115 Carrying case, leather with 3-inch swivel belt loop and T-strap NNTN4116 Carrying case, leather with 2.5-inch swivel belt loop and T-strap NNTN4117 Carrying case, leather with 3-inch belt loop and Tstrap NLN6349 Shoulder strap for carrying radio NTN5243 Shoulder strap for carrying radio TDN9675 Wrist strap for carrying radio 48 6816978H01.book Page 49 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Accessories Chargers NLN7967 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit charger NLN7968 Rack-mount kit for multi-unit charger NTN1168 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 120 V NTN1169 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 220 V (2-prong Euro plug) NTN1170 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 240 V (3-prong UK plug) NTN1177 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 110 V NTN1178 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 240 V (3-prong UK plug) NTN1179 Multi-unit, rapid charger 240 V (UK 13 MAP Plug) NTN1667 Tri-chemistry, 110 V NTN1668 Tri-Chemistry, 220 V Single Unit Charger (2 Prong Euro Plug) NTN1669 Tri-chemistry, 230 V NTN1873 IMPRES™ rapid charger 110 V single-unit NTN1874 IMPRES™ rapid charger 220 V single-unit NTN1875 IMPRES™ rapid charger 240 V single-unit NTN4796 Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110 V NTN7209 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger without cord RLN4884 Single-unit Travel Charger Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords NTN7373 110 V interchangeable line NTN7374 220 V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug) NTN7375 240 V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug) ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 49 6816978H01.book Page 50 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Accessories Microphones, Remote Speaker NMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-canceling (includes 6.0-ft coiled cord assembly, 3.5-mm earjack, swivel clip, quick disconnect) NMN6193 Remote speaker mic NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapter ZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-piece ZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-piece ZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud ZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud *RMN5074 18 inch Public Safety Microphone *RMN5073 24 inch Public Safety Microphone *RMN5072 30 inch Public Safety Microphone Note: Accessories *RMN5074, *RMN5073 and *RMN5072 are not to be used with VHF band radios. For 900MHz band radios, use these accessories only with antenna NAF5042. Surveillance Accessories Adapters and Adapter Cable BDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6645) BDN6676 Jedi adapter NTN8613 Surveillance accessory adapter CommPort® Integrated Microphone/Receivers NTN1624 50 CommPort with palm PTT 6816978H01.book Page 51 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Accessories NTN1625 CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) NTN1663 CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) NTN1736 CommPort ear mic with snap-on side PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) Earpieces BDN6641 Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must order BDN6671 interface module) BDN6664 Earpiece with standard earphone, beige BDN6665 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6666 Earpiece with volume control, beige BDN6667 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beige BDN6668 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beige BDN6669 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), black BDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), beige BDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug BDN6726 Earpiece with standard earphone, black BDN6727 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6728 Earpiece with volume control, black BDN6729 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, black ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model I 51 6816978H01.book Page 52 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Accessories BDN6730 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, black BDN6731 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6732 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6780 Earbud, single with mic and PTT combined, beige BDN6781 Earbud, single, receive only, black Headsets and Headset Accessories BDN6645 Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on earcup NMN1020 Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter) NMN6245 Light-weight headset NMN6246 Ultralite headset with boom mic NMN6258 Over-the-head headset with in-line PTT NMN6259 Medium-weight, dual headset with NC mic RMN4049 Jedi “TEMCO” temple transducer Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones BDN6671 Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX) interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) Switches 0180300E83 Remote PTT body switch NTN7660 52 Tilt/man down switch 6816978H01.book Page 53 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel Assignments Emergency Channel If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the following information, in this order: 1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” 2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.” State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times. 3 Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel. 4 “WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.” State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.: • latitude and longitude • bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic north) • distance to a well-known landmark • vessel course, speed or destination 5 State the nature of the distress. 6 Specify what kind of assistance you need. 7 State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention, if any. 8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc. 9 “OVER.” 10 Wait for a response. 11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I 53 6816978H01.book Page 54 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Non-Commercial Call Channel For non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports, rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing information, use VHF Channel 9. Operating Frequency Requirements A radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows: • on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications Act, the radio must be capable of operating on the 156.800 MHz frequency • on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radio must be capable of operating: • • in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156.025–157.425 MHz frequency band, and in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below. Note: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters. Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard. Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List 54 Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 1 156.050 160.650 2 156.100 160.700 * 156.150 160.750 4 156.200 160.800 5 156.250 160.850 6 156.300 – 7 156.350 160.950 6816978H01.book Page 55 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 8 156.400 – 9 156.450 156.450 10 156.500 156.500 11 156.550 156.550 12 156.600 156.600 13** 156.650 156.650 14 156.700 156.700 15** 156.750 156.750 16 156.800 156.800 17** 156.850 156.850 18 156.900 161.500 19 156.950 161.550 20 157.000 161.600 * 157.050 161.650 22 157.100 161.700 * 157.150 161.750 24 157.200 161.800 25 157.250 161.850 26 157.300 161.900 27 157.350 161.950 28 157.400 162.000 60 156.025 160.625 * 156.075 160.675 62 156.125 160.725 63 156.175 160.775 * 156.225 160.825 65 156.275 160.875 66 156.325 160.925 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model I 55 6816978H01.book Page 56 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 67** 156.375 156.375 68 156.425 156.425 69 156.475 156.475 71 156.575 156.575 72 156.625 – 73 156.675 156.675 74 156.725 156.725 75 *** *** 76 *** *** 77** 156.875 – 78 156.925 161.525 79 156.975 161.575 80 157.025 161.625 * 157.075 161.675 * 157.125 161.725 * 157.175 161.775 84 157.225 161.825 85 157.275 161.875 86 157.325 161.925 87 157.375 161.975 88 157.425 162.025 * Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters. ** Low power (1 W) only *** Guard band Note: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit only. 56 6816978H01.book Page 57 Friday, June 25, 2010 3:04 PM Glossary This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual. ACK Acknowledgment of communication. Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it. Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature. ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked communications. ASTRO Conventional Motorola standard for wireless analog or digital conventional communications. Call Alert A page received by your radio, along with an audible tone. Carrier Squelch Feature that responds to the presence of an RF carrier by opening or unmuting (turning on) a receiver's audio circuit. A squelch circuit silences the radio when no signal is being received so that the user does not have to listen to noise. Central Controller A software controlled, computer-driven device that receives and generates data for the trunked radios assigned to it. It monitors and directs the operations of the trunked repeaters. Channel A group of characteristics such as transmit/ receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding. Control Channel In a trunking system, one of the channels that is used to provide a continuous, two-way/data communications path between the central controller and all radios on the system